130 Sailfisher, a bit different!

[STRIPER LOU]

I was looking for a break from my knob work and thought I'd try something a bit more relaxing, .......... or so I thought!

I've restored a few of these and have another I'm working on from time to time, and even have enough spare parts to make a few more. Just about anything for this reel is almost unobtanium. Although the parts I have left are great mechanically, they leave a bit to be desired cosmetically.

I thought about having them stripped and re chromed and decided to take a crack at it myself. Made up a wooden plug for the lathe and got too it. Polished the spool, rings, base, and bars. They cleaned up nicely and decided to assemble the reel to see what it looked like. Put a coat of wax on it and got her all together and thought it looked pretty darn nice.

What do you think? Chrome or not to chrome? Its going to be a shelfie. Possibly with options I guess?

All have a great evening,  ..  Lou

[STRIPER LOU]

Wooden plug for polishing the spool and rings.

[coastal_dan]

 

[foakes]

Looks like a clean, crisp patina, Lou --

If mine -- I would display as it is -- sharp and another skillful and perfect result.

Best,

Fred

[broadway]

What a beauty, Lou!
I'd remove the chrome off the handle to match the rest of the reel and shelf it with pride.
Nice work,
Dom

[Three se7ens]

Thats beautiful, Lou!  Makes me want one...

[mo65]

   I like it! Dom has a good point...might look even better with the handle and shift lever matching.

[Bill B]

Yup...polish that baby...Looks great...Bill

[Bryan Young]

I'm not one for silver and gold colored reels, but ooh, that's nice.

[mhc]

Nice work Lou, I reckon you've put a lot of work into that! It would look great with new chrome but it looks great and unique with the polished brass finish.
I like the sailfishers, they're a bit of an oddball size, somewhere between a narrow 4/0 and a 49 or 349 mariner in size, and don't share many internal parts with any other models.
Mike

[Tiddlerbasher]

Lou I like it the way it is - lovely polish job

[broadway]

Like Mo said, go for the eccentric lever too, and while you're at it the star drag.
It's beautiful as is but think if it's not too too much work taking it a little further might be the ticket. It's beautiful as is so maybe just shelf her and when you get time, if ever, finish her up.
Enjoy Goldie,
Dom

[STRIPER LOU]

Thanks for all the comments and suggestions. Most appreciated!

I will do the arm, star, and clutch lever when time affords and I'll have to agree with all that it should be done. It just took a bit more time than expected as getting in to the nooks and cranny's on the base was a pain. Those older Penn's have a serious amount of chrome on them!

Indeed the 130 is a bit of an oddball and that's why it fits me. Its actually a pretty sturdy piece. Its been on display at the shop for several days now and I get a lot of ........ Hey, whats that? Just something out of the ordinary I guess.

All have a great day,  ..  Lou

[broadway]

Lou, I have no doubt that your Sailfisher attracts quite a bit of attention... she's a looker!
Looking forward to seeing her complete when you finish all of our handles, lol.
Be good,
Dom

[Fishy247]

That looks awesome! I'm with the others...display it as is!

Mike